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Lisa R. Testimony
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When trauma arrives early in life, the path to healing often seems impossible. Lisa's journey from a small California avocado farm to becoming a beacon of hope for others demonstrates the transformative power of grace and recovery.
Lisa's childhood in Fallbrook was marked by deep confusion and betrayal. Sexually abused by her stepfather from age seven, she carried this secret for years while struggling to understand her place in a family where she never quite belonged. As a teenager, she found temporary escape through drugs, alcohol, and rebellion – desperate attempts to numb the pain of her experiences.
Though she found faith in her twenties, Lisa's real transformation didn't begin until she entered a Celebrate Recovery step study in her thirties. There, confronting her codependency and childhood trauma, she discovered how to give and receive authentic grace. The pivotal moment came one morning when God asked her, "Who are you to dispense grace when I gave it all from the cross?" This divine question changed everything, freeing her to love differently and allowing her husband Roy to find his own healing journey with God.
After years of healthy recovery together, Lisa and Roy moved to Arizona where he was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. Despite his passing, Lisa continues their shared mission through motorcycle ministry with Broken Chains Jesus Christ and grief healing programs. Her story illustrates how God uses our deepest wounds as platforms for helping others find freedom.
"Jesus loves you" may sound simple, but Lisa's testimony reveals the profound depth behind these words. When we truly grasp God's unconditional love, it transforms not just our understanding of the past, but our entire future. Whether you're struggling with addiction, trauma, or loss, Lisa's journey reminds us that healing is possible and your story isn't finished.
Ready to begin your own recovery journey? Connect with a local Celebrate Recovery group and discover the freedom that comes from breaking chains one step at a time.
TODAY WE WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK LIFE AZ!!! GOD BLESS YOU
Chapters
1. Lisa's Early Life in Small-Town Fallbrook (00:00:00)
2. Childhood Trauma and Teenage Struggles (00:12:52)
3. Young Adult Years and Marriage Challenges (00:31:05)
4. Finding Salvation Through Celebrate Recovery (00:59:11)
5. God's Transformation Through Recovery (01:19:38)
6. Loss, Grief, and God's Continued Purpose (01:45:56)
7. Hope for the Future and Kingdom Work (02:10:14)
8. Closing Prayers and Final Thoughts (02:35:25)
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